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VX03 CYF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,305 mi
Last recorded214,305 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 CYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 214,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 197,380 miles

advise centre rear seatbelt not fully checked

Pass 3 Feb 2012 186,794 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 186,636 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 174,517 miles

centre mount broken-exhaust

exhaust tailpipes damaged

rear bump stops broken

slight blow from cat

Fail 6 Jan 2011 174,517 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre mount broken-exhaust

exhaust tailpipes damaged

rear bump stops broken

slight blow from cat

Fail 15 Jan 2010 162,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre mounting broken

rear bump stops broken

slight play in front anti-roll bar mountings

Pass 15 Jan 2010 162,630 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken

rear bump stops broken

slight play in front anti-roll bar mountings

Pass 17 Mar 2009 154,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 154,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Mar 2008 141,155 miles

tensioner bracket broken

Pass 21 Mar 2007 131,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2006 120,121 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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VX03 CYF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX03 CYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX03 CYF registered?

VX03 CYF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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